The Problem with Forever

For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.

Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.

It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

Aug 15, 2016hyperashley

Summary

I think everyone knows how much of a huge fan I am of Jennifer L. Armentrout. So, I don't think it's very surprising that I would pick this book up. I did enjoy this book though probably not as much as her other stuff. I liked that this book was more realistic than aliens and gargoyle wardens but sometimes it was tough for me to read. I don't usually like things that can really happen so I was surprised that I wanted to read this.

Four years have passed since Mallory was saved from an abusive foster home and adopted by amazing parents. Four years since she has seen her best friend, Rider that kept her alive all those times in that house. That changes when she starts public school for the first time in four years. Will he remember her? Will he still care for her the way he did back then?

I missed the witty commentary in this, like the typical Armentrout books. I got glimpses of that through Ainsley but there just wasn't enough of her for me to not miss that. I thought Rider was a strong enough male lead but there were times that he annoyed me. Mallory (Mouse) was a good lead and it was nice to see someone with social anxiety since that's something we share. It was so cool to see her grow and change throughout the book. I was happy at the ending with her.

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